Local distributors and importers of non-SA wines

Often these also (or only) sell directly to consumers – though usually there are restrictions like having to buy at least a (mixed) case. Many deal, therefore, with a select list of direct clients.

This list is probably far from comprehensive, so please advise Cathy van Zyl if you’re an importer who'd like to be listed, or if you know of an importer who should be given here.

• A&F Vintners

A&F Vintners imports an interesting list of mainly German wines. It is certainly worth asking to be put on its mailing list.

Tel:                   +27 31 312-1688

Fax:                  +27 31 312-1688

Email:               gintu@iafrica.com

• Adriatic Group of Companies

Specialists Italian foods, wines and catering equipment.

Tel:                   +27 11 392 4809

Fax:                  +27 11 392 5991

Email:               sales@adriatic.co.za/adriatic@adriatic.co.za

Web:                www.adriatic.co.za

• Corne Deli

This importer has a wide variety of foods, delicacies and wines available for restuaranteurs, deli owners, wholesalers, food connoisseurs and anyone else who appreciates fine food and wine.

Tel:                   +27 11 444 7391

Email:               enquiries@cornedeli.co.za

Web:                www.cornedeli.co.za

• Great Domaines

Great Domaines represents a handful of French regions – Burgundy, Southern Rhône and Champagne are the mainstays of its business.

Contact:            Wayne Visser

Tel:                   +27 11 880-8331

Fax:                  +27 086 625 7138

Email:               wayne@greatdomaines.co.za

• Melgab International

Has been importing Italian wine and food, as well as select delicacies from other European countries, since 1993. Their strong cultural connection with Italy keeps them in continuous contact with international food and wine sectors. Supplying the Woolworths Group, Spar, Makro and Shoprite-Checkers, they also sell to wine shops, Italian restaurants, and private individuals.

Contact:            Stefano Gabba

Tel:                   +27 21 555 3165

Email:               stefano@melgabinternational.com

Web:                www.melgabinternational.com

• NMK Shultz Global Brands

Currently has a very short list of imported stock, most impressively Taittinger Champagne, but the relationship with the global Fosters group could change all that.

Contact:            Elsie Pells

Tel:                   +27 21 982 2665

Email:               elsie.pells@nmk.co.za

• Reciprocal Wine Trading Company

This is the oldest specialist fine wine importer in South Africa. Active for more than 25 years, its agencies and French wine sources comprise many of the best known growers and negociants. Its French focus includes extensive Bordeaux, Burgundy and Rhone listings, as well as wines from the Loire, Champagne and South Western France. Reciprocal also imports from several Spanish appellations, and has a limited list of German, Italian, Australian and New Zealand wines. Wine accessories include Riedel glassware.

Contact:            Tarryn Thomas

Tel:                  (011) 482 9178 / 9

Fax:                  (011) 482 9168

E-mail:              orders@reciprocal.co.za

• Roediger Agencies

A very small importer selling on its stock by mail order, Roediger Agencies sources wines mainly from France, Spain, Germany and Italy. 

Contact:            Andy Roediger

Tel:                   +27 21 808 3175

Fax:                  +27 21 886 4731

Email:               ahar@sun.ac.za

Web:                www.roedigeragencies.co.za

• Terroir Importation and Distribution

The current list here features wines from Chile, Italy and France.

Tel:                   +27 11 784-3031

Email:               marketing@carcassonne.co.za

• The Cellar

Find a handful of Champagnes and sprinkling of wines here.

Tel:                   +27 861 115 205

Fax:                  +27 11 827 8202

Email:               info@thecellar.co.za

Web:                www.thecellar.co.za

• Wine Cellar

Located in Observatory, Cape Town, The Wine Cellar has an extensive selection of fine imports from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhone Valley, Italy and Spain as well as many South African ‘investment’ wines.

Contact:            Roland Peens

Tel:                  (021) 448 4105

Email:               roland@winecellar.co.za

Web:                www.winecellar.co.za

• Wines of the World Distributors

Interestingly, Wines of the World also imports a range of brandies and beers in addition to the wines and ports it regularly brings in.

Tel:                   +27 11 624 3363

Fax:                  +27 11 6243368

Email:               wines@icon.co.za

Web:                www.winesoftheworld.co.za (Nov 06: just a home page, no links working)